Wakanda70
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Do the acceptances/ rejections go out on one particular date or is it pretty random from here on out?
all random from what I understand but tends to pick up more at like the end of april. get ready for that looooong wait and anxiety to kick in everytime you get an email!Do the acceptances/ rejections go out on one particular date or is it pretty random from here on out?
With the new AAMC rules aren't they not allowed to ask us if we've been accepted or not?
I've been accepted to an unranked MD but VCU has been my #1 choice this whole app cycle. I feel like I'm basically a definite no off the waitlist if I put down that I've been accepted elsewhere.
So does VCU have a ranked waitlist? Cause I know that some schools don't have rankings within the waitlist, but re-evaulate the students again when they have to take people off the waitlist and choose one.The rule isn’t new it’s the second year. They’re asking the question because they don’t know. They can ask you whatever they want. They asked the exact same question last year.
Why would you be a definite no? What are you talking about. You’re literally ranked by score on the waitlist. And they’ll go down in that order.
Vcus waitlist is ranked by the score you got at committee. They go down in order.So does VCU have a ranked waitlist? Cause I know that some schools don't have rankings within the waitlist, but re-evaulate the students again when they have to take people off the waitlist and choose one.
With the new AAMC rules aren't they not allowed to ask us if we've been accepted or not?
I've been accepted to an unranked MD but VCU has been my #1 choice this whole app cycle. I feel like I'm basically a definite no off the waitlist if I put down that I've been accepted elsewhere.
Two separate last yearDoes anyone know if there are two separate waitlists for IS and OOS? Or is there just one?
On my interview day: whitehurst cook emphasized that letters of interest/intent would simply serve as a “check mark next to their name”. Basically saying this person is still interested. Beyond that they do not carry any additional weight. The waitlist simply is already ranked and they go down in that order. She said if it came down to two people somethjng like that might put you over the edge. But the order is already locked in.does VCU accept letters of intent or updates? I was under the impression those were only accepted prior to when the committee met to discuss you and after that point the waitlist was already ranked and LOIs wouldn't make a difference.
I called and asked today when they typically come out, and was told not until late May or early June. The woman I spoke with specifically said “you will have to make a decision of where you’re going before you receive a financial aid package from us”. Also, if you want to be considered for scholarships then you have to fill out the CSS profile!Does anyone know when financial packages from VCU usually come out? Also is there anything accepted students need to complete besides the FAFSA?
If we've accepted our spot on the alternate list and indicated that we have no other offers of acceptance but then post reply receive an acceptance, how do we go about updating our status with VCU? Or do they not care post-initial reply? I can't seem to get their blurb on the alternate list and the information we should and shout not update them with having already responded to their survey.
Yeah, that's what I meant - thank you!Not sure if this is what you mean, but the alternate list portal update says:
"We expect you to use this form even later in the summer should you be accepted elsewhere and no longer wish to be considered. This enables you to be more respectful of your fellow applicants that are awaiting offers and allows us to manage the Alternate List more fairly. PLEASE REMEMBER to notify us at any time if your interest in our school changes."
It doesn't say anything about if you later receive an acceptance elsewhere BUT still want to be on VCU's waitlist
Yeah, that's what I meant - thank you!
For some reason that text that accompanied the alternate status disappeared after I replied to the survey.
Hi, I am a current accepted student and I am wondering if any important emails were sent out to accepted students in the past 10 days. There was something wrong with my email account and I only noticed yesterday that my incoming emails were not coming through.
Has anything regarding the VCU eID or email or financial aid been sent out to anyone yet? Thank you!!
+1! Was waiting for this since they ended their interview cycle a few weeks agoPre-II R today. Out of interview slots message.
Your file has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The overwhelming numbers of applications have made it simply impossible to interview all of the candidates who may be qualified to attend medical school. At this time, we are out of interview space and regret that we are unable to interview you.If I may ask, what did your rejection email say?
+4 on the pre-II R. Complete mid-July, file review was complete beginning of January. I already had counted this one as rejection since interviews were over a while ago.+3
I really appreciate the fact that we get an email telling us to check the portal instead of outright telling us lol. Wonder what it could be!!
Due to COVID-19, my university is going online with courses and I am currently taking Organic Chemistry Lab (2.5 credits), which is a pre-med requirement for medical schools. I am a current accepted student at VCU SOM and I am wondering if a pass/fail designation for this course would still be allowed for the requirement since I will still be receiving 2.5 credits.
They won't tell you. You will never know your rank. That is something that absolutely will never happen.Has anyone on the waitlist tried to call the office and ask their rank?
Last year there were 250 people + placed on the waitlist.Has anyone at least asked how many are officially on the waitlist still?
MCAny idea how the exams are administered during MS1 & 2 years? Essays, MC, Short answer, etc?
2020 Match List VCU School of Medicine
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Do you recommend that we get a car as an M1 at VCU?
@ppushpak and other current students
You do not need one M1. M2 you will he assigned a preceptor so you may need a car if the preceptor is not at the hospital. But I’m sure this can be circumvented via Ridesharing servicesAs a follow-up question to the above, do we need a car for M3 and M4? A little embarrassed to admit I don't have a license...never needed one in the cities I've lived in.
I do notThanks @ppushpak! Also do you know when financial aid packages usually come out?